Virgilijus Alekna
- Born
- Feb 13, 1972 (54 years old)
- Birthplace
- Terpeikiai, Lithuania
- Events
- Discus Throw
- Height
- 2.02 m
- Weight
- 130 kg
Virgilijus Alekna is a Lithuanian former discus thrower and politician, born on 13 February 1972 in Terpeikiai.
He is one of the most decorated discus throwers in Olympic history, winning medals at three consecutive Olympic Games in 2000, 2004, and 2008, including two gold medals.
After retiring from athletics, Alekna transitioned to politics and was elected to the Lithuanian national parliament, the Seimas, in 2016. His son Mykolas Alekna followed in his footsteps and became the discus world record holder, continuing the family's remarkable legacy in the event.
As of Nov 13, 2026: Discus Throw 73.88 (#4 all-time), 2016 season best 59.53 (Apr 21, 2016, Vilnius (LTU)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold, 2 silver · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | – | 1 | 3 |
| World Championships | 2 | 2 | – | 4 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DT | 59.53 | – | Apr 21, 2016 | Vilnius (LTU) |
| 2015 | DT | 60.13 | – | Apr 23, 2015 | Vilnius (LTU) |
| 2014 | DT | 65.76 | – | May 17, 2014 | Halle (GER) |
| 2013 | DT | 64.66 | – | Mar 16, 2013 | Castellón European Cup Winter Throwing, Castellón - Senior Events |
| 2012 | DT | 70.28 | – | Jun 23, 2012 | Klaipėda (LTU) |
| 2011 | DT | 67.90 | – | Jul 24, 2011 | Lithuanian Championships |
| 2010 | DT | 65.33 | – | Aug 14, 2010 | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2009 | DT | 69.59 | – | Aug 9, 2009 | Jurbarkas (LTU) |